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The Rinaldi's Blog
by Scott Hudson, Vice-President
Safety Measures for Using a Backup Generator
There’s no doubt that a generator takes the bite out of power outages, but before using it, read up about generator safety. These devices use gas, propane, or diesel to create electricity. They create substantial amounts of exhaust that contains carbon monoxide (CO)...
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How Does Indoor Air Quality Change in the Winter?
Most of the winter, residents of Orlando look forward to some fresh air indoors, but there are times when winter indoor air quality suffers. Cold fronts do put the kibosh on open windows as do the overnight hours. Just like in the summer, when the house is closed up...
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Staying Warm and Saving Money in Colder Months
During the chillier months, you have two conflicting goals: keeping your home nice and warm, and saving money on energy. Implementing the following smart strategies can help you avoid wasting energy and money, without sacrificing home comfort. Optimize Your Thermostat...
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To-Do List for Preparing Your HVAC for the Holidays
Now that the holidays have arrived, it's time to make some decisions. Will you host a party for family and friends? Will you go on vacation instead? Will you do both? No matter what you choose, here are some holiday HVAC concerns that you should tackle: Hire a...
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4 Ways to Protect Your HVAC Unit from Snow and Ice
Fallen snow during the winter season can create beautiful landscapes throughout any neighborhood, but there is a dark side to this beauty. When left unchecked, snow and ice can infiltrate your outdoor HVAC unit and impact the entire system's ability to function...
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What Should You Know About HVAC Control Systems?
An HVAC control system for residential heating and cooling equipment is most often the thermostat that turns the system on when it needs warmed or cooled air. These control systems are fairly simple, but without a functioning thermostat, your HVAC system won’t work....
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What Should You Do About Humidity Levels Under Your Home?
Learning that there's a moisture problem underneath your home is concerning. Excessive dampness in this area can lead to serious humidity effects that may include mold growth, musty odors, insect infestations, structural decay, foundation deterioration and HVAC...
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Handling Dead Rodents in Your Ductwork
Suspecting that you have a dead mouse in the ductwork sits high on the list of things homeowners never want to deal with, but it could happen. The smell alone is all the evidence you need that your once clean ductwork needs immediate attention. What to Do Chances are,...
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Why Is Your Heater Blowing When the Thermostat is Set to Cool
If it seems like your air conditioner is actually heating the air like the furnace does, you may need to change the HVAC settings, maintain it, or call for a repair. It’s not normal for cooling systems to blow hot air, and in most cases, it’s an easy fix to bring it...
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Sizing is Key When Buying an Air Conditioner
Buying a new cooling system isn’t the easiest job you’ll ever face as a homeowner. Before you can start making decisions about its energy efficiency and features, a reputable contractor will take you through the air conditioner sizing process first. Regardless of the...
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When to Consider a Condensing Furnace
Condensing furnaces offer plenty of advantages over their traditional counterparts. Not only do they offer improved reliability and energy efficiency, but they also provide better comfort for your home. Here are a few compelling reasons to upgrade to the latest in...
read moreFurnace Filter Arrows: What Do They Indicate?
Changing a furnace filter (actually, it's the same filter your air conditioner uses as well) can be confusing. Depending on where it's located, you may need some help accessing it and replacing it. Another issue you may have encountered is confusion over which way to...
read moreGetting Rid of Bad HVAC Habits
It's easy to develop bad habits. Most of us, if we're honest, can admit to plenty of them. But what about your HVAC system? Maybe you have some bad HVAC habits and don't even know it. Let's take a look at some of the worst -- and unfortunately, most common --among...
read moreGo Beyond Online Reviews When Buying an Air Conditioner
Reading air conditioner reviews online is often the jumping off point for homeowners looking for a new system or a company to install it. Unless they’re written by an expert, there’s no way to know if the product reviews are accurate, legitimate, or reliable. Air...
read moreHow to Keep Guest Comfortable at a Football Watch Party
One of the most exciting things about football is having guests over to watch some of the games throughout the season. Before you pick up your phone to send a Facebook invite, however, there are certain party comfort concerns that you need to tackle. It basically...
read moreJack O’Lanterns: How to Preserve Them With Your HVAC
If you've ever put a lot of work into carving a pumpkin, only to see it shrivel up into a wrinkled mess before you get to set it out for Halloween, you may have realized you haven't done something right. Take heart, however -- there is an art to Jack O'Lantern...
read more5 HVAC Maintenance Needs for Fall
The new fall season is finally upon us and you know what that means - time to take care of your HVAC system! While it's going to take a little work, we've decided to make it easy for you by providing five fall HVAC maintenance tasks that you can put on your to-do list...
read moreWays to Combat Back-to-School Germs with Your HVAC
When the kids go back to school, they're not only spending the day in a hotbed of viruses and bacteria, but they're also bringing germs back home. To help keep your home contagion-free, you need to implement strategies like teaching the kids to wash their hands...
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